(Assuming) that Byers put in for it, I lean towards Byers simply because it is closer to Ed's and they are the higher seed. Brunswick and Byers are the 2 logical choices, so here's where the seed MAY put this at Byers. If Medina was the 1 seed, I think this would be at Brunswick. Just 1 mans humble opinion. But I know the OHSAA can sometimes come out of left field with a location choice.Going to be a great game as it was last year. Anyone want to guess where the game may will be played? Byers or Brunswick?
Ed put up 73 (in a PLAYOFF GAME) on Medina only 2 years ago???? Did Medina only field an offensive platoon, and just not put anybody on the field on defense that game? Was that game 3 OTs?Only two previous meetings, in playoffs last two years.
2019: St. Edward 73-38
2020: Medina 35-31
2021: ??
No.Has Medina ever been to the final 4 before?
Knocking out both St Ignatius and St Edward from the playoffs in 2 straight years would be pretty impressive. Especially since both of them have better teams this year. Any one of the remaining 8 teams is capable of winning it all. But, I have a feeling this year's state champion will be a first timer public school.No.
Medina's playoff history has been an upset of No. 1 McKinley as the eighth seed back in 2011, but lost the next week to Toledo St. John's. They beat Whitmer in 2016 as the No. 5 seed in 2016 but then lost to Olentangy Liberty the next week.
Up until this recent run, Medina had been arguably the biggest underachiever in the state.
I would lean heavily that the lights won't go out again, but I would also lean heavily towards banking on the wind WILL be there and it WILL feel colder that it is. That is almost a guarantee at that place. Ugghh!?. Still it is a great venue to see a big game like this.Byers would be a good pick if I could be promised the lights won't go out and the wind chill won't make the temperature feel 20 degrees cooler than whatever it is said to be.
Ed put up 73 (in a PLAYOFF GAME) on Medina only 2 years ago???? Did Medina only field an offensive platoon, and just not put anybody on the field on defense that game? Was that game 3 OTs?
Last year Medina ran the ball around the end fairly well, I think we are better at the defensive end positions this year. It will be a great game and I'm looking forward to Friday.I look for Kilbane and Gideon to put a lot of pressure on Allar. Kilbane will be a first team all Ohio selection.
I would lean heavily that the lights won't go out again, but I would also lean heavily towards banking on the wind WILL be there and it WILL feel colder that it is. That is almost a guarantee at that place. Ugghh!?. Still it is a great venue to see a big game like this.
You have to remember that 2019 game was a ton of sophomores playing for Medina (now seniors). Defensively, Medina took their lumps that game. Offensively, they did score 38 on Ed's, which is part of the reason why Ed's had to keep the pressure on and ended up scoring 73.Ed put up 73 (in a PLAYOFF GAME) on Medina only 2 years ago???? Did Medina only field an offensive platoon, and just not put anybody on the field on defense that game? Was that game 3 OTs?
Yes, they went power on us with that bulldozer RB and had a lot of success. Agreed that we are stronger on the edges this year, and hopefully that will make the difference. Going to be a great game on Friday.Last year Medina ran the ball around the end fairly well, I think we are better at the defensive end positions this year. It will be a great game and I'm looking forward to Friday.
Yes, tough road. Mentor beat St. Eds and Iggy back to back in 2017, 2013 and 2012.Knocking out both St Ignatius and St Edward from the playoffs in 2 straight years would be pretty impressive. Especially since both of them have better teams this year. Any one of the remaining 8 teams is capable of winning it all. But, I have a feeling this year's state champion will be a first timer public school.
Nothing against St Eds, but sports are boring when they're predictable and the same teams are constantly winning the championships. The state tournament would be so much more interesting if Medina backs up their #1 ranking to get there.Yes, tough road. Mentor beat St. Eds and Iggy back to back in 2017, 2013 and 2012.
I dont think St Eds thinks its boringNothing against St Eds, but sports are boring when they're predictable and the same teams are constantly winning the championships. The state tournament would be so much more interesting if Medina backs up their #1 ranking to get there.
Boring in that they've already won multiple state championships. It's like watching Duke, NC and Kentucky winning bball championships. YawnI dont think St Eds thinks its boring
I get what you are saying...but if it was SHS....you would love it. It just depends on what side you are on.Boring in that they've already won multiple state championships. It's like watching Duke, NC and Kentucky winning bball championships. Yawn